I just mounted a Nikon Buckmaster 4x40 scope on one of my rifles. The objective bell is pretty close to the barrel. There isn't enough clearance to install the Butler Creek lens cover I normally use.

Since the inside of the objective is threaded, probably for a sunshade, is there anywhere I can get a clear lens cover that threads into the objective?

I did a cursory search on the web and came up with nothing. Leupold makes a aluminum cover that threads in, but it isn't a see-through. Not exactly what I want.

Thanks
ZM

I have a similar situation on one of my rifles. What I did was take the Butler Creek cap and grind down the exterior surface area of the plastic which was making contact. It may not be as eye-appealing anymore, but it is perectly functional -- and to me, that's what's important on a hunting rifle anyway.

Having rarely hunted in a rainy climate, I have found little use for lens covers. Those who regularly do hunt in rainy climates tell me they are useful because you can "whip" them off reasonbly quickly for a shot with a clear lens.

But why in the devil would you want a theaded-in lens cover? It would be slow to get off, and if you have to wipe it off before a shot anyway it would be much better to simply wipe off your scope lens.

As far as "shooting through" lens covers, you can't be serious! They degrade the sight picture and could even distort the aiming point. For the most part, lens covers are about the least useful shooting accessory ever invented.

But congratulations on getting your scope mounted in a properly low position. If I have enough room for lens covers between the scope and the barrel, then I need lower rings!

Stonecreek-While I don't particularly like scope covers, the Butler Creek flip-ups are extremely useful in protecting the coatings and lenses of my scopes. I often hunt in very thick cover, and limbs and vines can do serious damage to the glass. And then there's Mother Nature's forces to contend with...

The Butler Creek covers are easy to use and effective. I won't use "shoot-through" or thread-on styles, but I do feel my scopes are worthy of protecting -- and for that purpose, the BCs are hard to beat.

I would try a skylight or UV photographic filter that just screws onto those threads you mentioned. Go to any camera shop and have them try out several filters for fitment.

If they will fit the threads use the Leupold Rain-coat.

http://www.leupold.com/products/accessories_alumina.htm

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Originally posted by Gila Jorge:
I would try a skylight or UV photographic filter that just screws onto those threads you mentioned. Go to any camera shop and have them try out several filters for fitment.

The scope is less than 1/16" off the barrel at it's closest point.
Ended up with a 43.5mm skylight filter. Works fine.

ZM

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Originally posted by Bobby Tomek:
I have a similar situation on one of my rifles. What I did was take the Butler Creek cap and grind down the exterior surface area of the plastic which was making contact. It may not be as eye-appealing anymore, but it is perectly functional -- and to me, that's what's important on a hunting rifle anyway.

Yep,
That's a good fix.

BC caps are a must for my stuff.
I get them the same time I get my scope.